What is a pro or con of living in Scottsdale, Arizonacompared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

Median Home Cost is 16% cheaper in Scottsdale.

What salary do I need to live in Scottsdale, Arizona copmared to Rancho Santa Margarita, California?

A salary of $77,000 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California could decrease to $70,143 in Scottsdale, Arizona (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA vs. SCOTTSDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scottsdale, Arizona is 8.9% cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

You would need a salary of $70,143 in Scottsdale, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho Santa Margarita, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scottsdale, Arizona is cheaper than Rancho Santa Margarita, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Scottsdale
than in Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA vs. Scottsdale, AZ

Compared to Rancho Santa Margarita, Scottsdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

7.0% lower

Health

1.0% lower

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Rancho Santa Margarita, California vs. Scottsdale, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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